The Presbyterian eucharistic prayer is, in some places, called a “Great Prayer of Thanksgiving” but a “Prayer of Great Thanksgiving” in others. Does that mean we can have a mediocre prayer? or mediocre thanksgiving? or both? Read More
Saturday Prayer: Journeying
Holy One, Today I asked for an answer to my prayers… and You gave redirection. I asked for reassurance… and there was silence. I asked for kindness… and my patience was tested. I asked for action… and I practiced waiting. I asked for understanding… and was given Grace upon Grace. And now I rest and… Read More
Saturday Prayer, May 14, 2022 (Acts 11: 1-18)
God, I’m getting ready for the children’s sermon,and I’ve collected the “icky” animalsfrom around the house,and I can’t seem to find the insects,(which is what extinction may be all about), but I am going for what “unclean” is,so I need a mosquito with the skunk and shark. And I am going to tell their parents… Read More
Wednesday Prayer: from a chaplain
Oh, God! I know You can come alongside of all who have deep emotion, bearing us up in Your everlasting arms. You will be with us through the deep waters, through all the tumult of our lives, whatever may happen and wherever that may lead us. Thank You for Your gracious promises that cannot fail. Read More
Saturday Prayer, May 7, 2022,
God, I am grateful,not for the adviceof those who built houses on rock,but for one floating boardof someone’s sand-disasterI was able to grab,anonymous at a meeting. I am grateful,not for the good soil gardenwith rabbit-ground-hog-proof fence,but the unexpected beautyof tulip bulbs rising fromfall leaves, dog poop and thorns. I am grateful, not just for samaritans,but… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
We know You are the almighty God, our Lord and Savior. We lift You up and praise Your name, because You are healing, merciful, forgiving, mighty, and loving. Read More
Saturday Prayer: A Prayer for Today
Holy One, Today, we pray for Joy in our work, as we finish preparations for our gatherings, engage with our congregants, and collaborate with other worship leaders. Today, we pray for Wisdom, as we listen to the hurting, hold the weary, and corral resources for the needy. Today, we pray for Humor, as we watch… Read More
Friday Prayer
Holy Parent and Source of all Life-Giving Revelation- I know that there are scales on my place of perception. For we all “see” and “hear” and “understand” differently. And, thus, in the rooted location where I receive informationand respond in accordance with your Love,There are scales. Where I am unable to perceive my own privilege,Let… Read More
Thursday Prayer: The Lord is my grandmother
Grandma, great and mighty God… you take care of me and everything I need. You make me rest in the cool, green grass because grass is good for my eyes, and good for my soul. You take me where the water is still and quiet, where the waters soak up the chaos of… Read More
Saturday Prayer – Living with Doubt
John 20: 29b – Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe. Holy One, it is strangeto think of doubt at the same timeas we are cryingHallelujah! He is risen!But we are living with it We feel it whenwe watch the newsand see what is happeningin Ukrainewe ask ourselveswhy you… Read More